Prediction: This Will Be the Biggest Spring 2022 Trend

Cute miniskirts

Photo:

Versace; Prada

Micro miniskirts are arguably one the most talked-about trends on the S/S 22 runways, and I’m here to say that all of that talk is worth the hype. And I’m going one step further: I’m predicting that miniskirts will be the biggest trend for the spring season ahead. Yes, bare legs are in and it turns out, the shorter the hemlines, the better.

Looking at the spring collections, there were so many takes on cute miniskirts that it doesn’t feel sufficient to just boil it down to one piece. Instead, there are a range of silhouettes and ways to wear them that we’ll be seeing more of in the coming months. At Versace, electric shades solidified the presence of miniskirts in bold shades like lime green and hot pink. At Miu Miu, we saw extreme micro miniskirts in iterations ranging from skirt sets to preppy pleats. While at Chanel, knit co-ords were debuted that is already a hot buy among the fashion set.

I couldn’t wait to test-drive the trend for myself, so ahead, I’m sharing how I’m styling miniskirts now, as well as the five key ways to wear miniskirts for spring 2022.

1. Skirt Suits

On the runway:
Cute skirt suits

Photo:

Courtesy of Miu Miu

Coordinating suits get reimagined each season. This time around, skirt suits are in full focus, notably at Miu Miu, where shrunken proportions feel extra fresh.

How I'm wearing it:
Cute miniskirt suit sets

Photo:

@kristenmarienichols

I couldn’t wait to test out the micro miniskirt trend for myself and the first version I tried out is the skirt suit look, including a matching jacket and miniskirt. Here, I styled it with a crisp button-down and platform slides—two of my other favorite trends for spring. I’m recommending this exact style from Mango and the great news is that it just went on sale. I’d suggest taking your regular size in the jacket but sizing up in the skirt.

If you want to highlight your legs, this is the skirt for you.

Skort fans will appreciate this set.

2. Knit Co-Ords

On the runway:
Cute miniskirt knit co-ords

Photo:

Courtesy of Chanel

Yep, another matching set—this time around, knit- co-ords as spotted on the Chanel runway. Something about this feels very current but also like a throwback to the ’90s, and I’m here for it.

On the fashion set:
Cute miniskirt knit co-ords

Photo:

@jen_wonders

If this isn’t me on vacation in 2022, I don’t want it. This look alone is inspiring me to add some knitted microskirt sets to my closet.

It’s required to wear this as a set, in my opinion.

Yep, this Reformation set also comes in blue.

3. Super Micro Miniskirts

On the runway:
Super micro skirts

Photo:

Courtesy of Prada

Hemlines are getting raised for 2022, and that’s saying a lot considering how they already were last year. Super-micro miniskirts were one of the most consistent pieces on the Prada S/S 22 runway, which tells me you absolutely shouldn’t ignore them.

On the fashion set:
Cute super micro miniskirts

Photo:

@yoyokulala

Here’s your preview of the 2022 fashion-girl spring uniform. Micro skirt + bomber + heels = perfection.

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Dangerously short (in a good way).

Mango nailed the perfet shade of pink.

On the runway:
Cute miniskirts in bold shades

Photo:

Courtesy of Versace

If there’s another takeaway to memorize for spring, it’s a renewed commitment to sartorial color. No shade is too bold and head-to-toe tones are encouraged, as seen at Versace.

On the fashion set:
Cute colorful miniskirts

Photo:

@leiasfez

If you’re overwhelmed by the idea of wearing bright shades, pick out a bold miniskirt and then stick to black for your other pieces.

Orange is the color to wear in 2022.

Swap your standard denim skirt for a colorful version.

5. Preppy Pleats

On the runway:
Cute preppy pleated miniskirts

Photo:

Courtesy of Lacoste

Preppy fashion is back in full swing. While there are plenty of pieces that are worthy of your spring wardrobe, pleated skirts are a frontrunner.

On the fashion set:
Cute preppy miniskirts

Photo:

@slipintostyle

Pairing a pleated skirt with a printed mesh top and platforms feels like peak fashion girl. I expect to see this formula repeated in the coming months.

Our editors can’t get enough of this low-waisted silhouette.